K-9 Unit

Our K-9 unit is made up of three handlers and four dogs.

This is K-9 Raven and her handler Cpl. J. Timms.

Raven is a 3 year old female Black Lab who's trained to detect Marijuana, Heroin, Cocaine, Methamphetamine and Ecstasy. She was born in Georgia on September 4th, 2013 she is a very people friendly dog. Raven's favorite past time is playing fetch.

This is K-9 Fred and his handler DFC. D. Ruscitti

Fred is 4 years old; he turns 5 in April.

He is a Black Labrador. K-9 Fred is certified in currency scans, training with circulated, contaminated, and uncirculated currency. K-9 Fred is certified to detect marijuana, cocaine, heroin, MDMA, and methamphetamines. Fred is also certified in article searches and tracking. In Fred’s free time he plays fetch every chance he gets.

This is K-9 Archie and his handler DFC. J. Stivers

Archie- 9 year old sable Shepard imported from Czechoslovakia. Archie is cross trained in narcotics and all patrol functions. Archie assists with the growing heroin epidemic and apprehending fleeing suspects from a wide variety of crimes.

Coming Soon K-9 Rex - Currently in training

Rex- 16 months old Malinois imported from Czechoslovakia. Rex will be trained in narcotics and all patrol functions. Rex will attend a vigorous training to learn his duties within the Talbot County Sheriffs Office in the very near future.

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ABOUT TALBOT COUNTY

Talbot County is located in the heart of Maryland's Eastern Shore. Founded around 1661, it's named for Lady Grace Talbot, sister of Lord Baltimore and the first proprietary governor of Maryland.

Today, the county is home to the charming towns of Easton, Oxford, Queen Anne, St. Michaels and Trappe. With more than 600 miles of shoreline, Talbot County is a terrific place to live, work and play.